China will pay more attention to environmental issues - head profile department

Almaty. October 26. Silkroadnews - Head of the State Forestry Administration of China Zhang Jianlong said that China will strengthen attention to the protection of the ecological system, reported the agency Xinhua.
"The Chinese government has decided to apply a comprehensive approach to the conservation of natural forests, wetlands, wild flora and fauna in order to create a powerful environmental guarantees for the long-term socio-economic development of the country", - said Zh.Jianlong.
The principle of long-term development was included in the central government public policy and planning. Has undertaken a number of measures to improve the environment, including the restoration of forests and grasslands on croplands, the establishment of shelter belts, combating desertification, construction of nature reserves, etc., said Zhang Jianlong.
The total area of ​​man-made forests in China has reached 70 million hectares. According to this index, China leads the world. The area of ​​wetlands - more than 53.6 million hectares. Created in 2669 nature reserves.